William Blake was an English poet, painter and printmaker who lived from 1757 to 1827. Though largely unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake is now considered an influential figure of the Romantic era. The document provides summaries of two of Blake's poems, "Loves Secret" and "The Sick Rose," and includes several famous quotes by Blake about truth, seeing the world, forgiveness, and desire.

1. William Blake
By: Danielle Jones

2. Loves Secret
Never seek to tell thy love,
Love that never told can be,
For the gentle wind doth move,
Silently, invisibly.
I told my love, I told my love,
I told her all my heart,
Trembling cold in ghastly fears,
Ah! She did depart!
Soon after she was gone from me,
A traveler came by,
Silently, invisibly:
He took her with a sigh.

3. About William Blake
 William Blake was an English poet, painter and printmaker. Largely
unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in
the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.
 Born November 25th 1757 Died August 12th 1827

4. The Sick Rose
ROSE, thou art sick!
The invisible worm,
That flies in the night,
In the howling storm,
Has found out thy bed
Of crimson joy;
And his dark secret love
Does thy life destroy.

5. Famous Quotes By William Blake
 “A truth that's told with bad intent
Beats all the lies you can invent.”
 “To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.”
 “It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.”
 “Those who restrain desire do so because theirs is weak enough to be
restrained.”

6. The End